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AJ05 JVE

2005 Mercedes-benz Clk

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

195,753 mi
Last recorded195,753 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk75,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 JVE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelClk
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2018 195,753 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre scolloped on inner edge

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 192,439 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both "d" bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 189,486 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both rear D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both rear (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

offside rear tyre inside edge starting to misshape

Pass 3 Sep 2015 185,979 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens tarnished (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view cracked (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens tarnished (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 177,072 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 162,404 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 143,902 miles

Nearside front wheel slightly buckled

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 125,469 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

undertrays fitted

Fail 2 Jun 2011 125,469 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2010 108,715 miles

N/S/F side wall damaged

N/S/F wheel arch damaged

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

polly belt perished

rear brake discs pitting around edges

rear side light out

very slight play in inner rack joints

Fail 10 Jun 2010 108,715 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

N/S/F side wall damaged

N/S/F wheel arch damaged

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

polly belt perished

rear brake discs pitting around edges

rear side light out

very slight play in inner rack joints

Pass 8 Jun 2009 87,077 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 65,327 miles

o/s/f & o/s/r tyres have small cracks on inner sidewalls

o/s/r & n/s/r tyres have small cuts on treads

undertrays fitted

Fail 21 May 2008 65,327 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

o/s/f & o/s/r tyres have small cracks on inner sidewalls

o/s/r & n/s/r tyres have small cuts on treads

undertrays fitted

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Clk?

Based on 1,410,029 MOT tests across 83,874 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
4,986
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
83,874
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,319
coil spring broken 19,719
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 16,744
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 14,943
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14,136
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AJ05 JVE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 75,364 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Clk fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 59,319 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ05 JVE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Clk typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz Clk is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AJ05 JVE is a 2005 Mercedes-benz Clk, first registered on 9 June 2005.

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